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Zemek Family History

Zemek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zelek, Zeek, Zemel, Nemec, Petek, Bezek, Remer, Zeier, Domek, Terek

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Where is the Zemek family from?

You can see how Zemek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zemek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zemek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zemek families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zemek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zemek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zemek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zemek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zemek. 60% of Zemek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zemek women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zemek were Farm Laborer and Redrawer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Redrawer
    50%

What Zemek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zemek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zemek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 268 immigration records available for the last name Zemek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Zemek. For the veterans among your Zemek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zemek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zemek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zemek in 1966 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zemek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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